The 10 best-dressed teams in this World Cup round

The World Cup has already given fans around the world historic moments to remember—from Curacao scoring on Germany, Cape Verde’s surprising run, and Mexico’s flawless group stage performance. And while the soccer competition is mostly about, well, soccer, a separate competition is brewing on the sidelines: style. As the remaining teams battle for the trophy, Fast Company is handing out its own award for the best dressed team. We’ve narrowed down the field to our top 10 teams, who, regardless of how they perform on the field, you will want to watch for the jerseys alone. [Photo: Adidas] 10. Germany Like many other jerseys that didn’t make the list, Germany’s primary kit is unsurprising; it looks almost identical to its predecessors. Still, thanks to the country’s away kit, Germany lands on the list. The navy blue jersey contrasts with turquoise lining, creating a more visually interesting yet subdued uniform. [Photos: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar/Getty Images, Nicolò Campo/LightRocket/Getty Images] 9. Norway Similar to the U.S. kit, Norway’s primary jersey borrows inspiration from the nation’s flag. The fans, who have taken over New York with their viral rowing stunts, seem like walking flags of the country. Additionally, the player’s names are written on the jerseys using a custom typeface made to resemble Norse runic alphabet, calling on the nation’s history. [Photo: Puma] 8. Switzerland From afar, the jersey might look like just a plain red top, but upon closer inspection it actually features the country’s topography—an ode to both its iconic scenery and its technological advancements. [Photo: Adidas] 7. Japan Japan’s primary kit reimagines the rising sun symbol using a blue base and thin white stripes—one of the few countries not using only their country’s flag’s colors as reference. The team’s real standout, however, is their away kit. The white jersey is adorned with 12 stripes of va